How expensive is Novi Sad compared to the rest of Serbia?

Novi Sad ranks #389 out of 577 cities globally. It is 4.0% more expensive than the Serbia average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 12.0 and local purchasing power is 80.9.

What is the average rent in Novi Sad?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Novi Sad city centre costs approximately RSD 51,000 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to RSD 41,362 (saving 19%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around RSD 98,408.

Is Novi Sad affordable to live in?

Novi Sad is affordable by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇷🇸 Serbia · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Novi Sad

4.0% boven het Serbia-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #389 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 32.6% van de steden wereldwijd

+4.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-4.0%

Huur

+8.7%

Boodschappen

+6.3%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Novi Sad

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	RSD 51,000/mo ≈ $489	RSD 41,362/mo ≈ $397	19%
3-Kamer	RSD 98,408/mo ≈ $944	RSD 77,311/mo ≈ $742	21%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Novi Sad has a cost of living index of 28.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

28.5

Index

Sources

3.3

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

30.4

Expatistan

28.0

LivingCost

27.1

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+4.0% Average

Huur

-4.0% Average

Boodschappen

+8.7% Expensive

Restaurants

+0.4% Average

Koopkracht

+6.3% Average

Wonen in Novi Sad: Wat te Verwachten

Novi Sad is affordable naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #389 van 577 steden). 4.0% duurder dan het Serbia-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 3 steden.

Boodschappen zijn expensive, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

Hoe Verhoudt Novi Sad Zich?

🇷🇸 Belgrade Serbia

32.6 +14.4%

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🇷🇸 Nis Serbia

21.2 -25.6%

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🇨🇿 Plzen Czech Republic

28.2 -1.1%

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🇷🇴 Bucharest Romania

28.2 -1.1%

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🇩🇴 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

28.8 +1.1%

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🇨🇳 Shanghai China

28.8 +1.1%

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Een Verhuizing naar Novi Sad aan het Plannen?

Vul je huidige stad en salaris in om je nettosalaris en kosten van levensonderhoud te vergelijken met Novi Sad.

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